poopyhead

poopyhead has 11 years experience and specializes in CV/CTICU.

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1. Barry CRNA Starting 2016

   poopyhead replied to RNKay's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Thanks, Gomama!!! What my hubby calls me í

2. Barry CRNA Starting 2016

   poopyhead replied to RNKay's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hi. Can I have a link for Barry class of 2018 FB please. I was interviewed on August 12 and got in.

3. Nurse in the philippines,but have to moved in seattle

   poopyhead replied to jylyn8's topic in Washington Nursing

   hi there, I took my NCLEX exam via New Mexico Nursing board while I was working as a RN in Singapore. New Mexico Nursing board doesnt ask for SSN so that you can take ur NCLEX exam in Phil or...

4. My first code... ever

   poopyhead replied to ishootu's topic in General Nursing

   Well, now this is the time for u to go for ACLS certification in which u will be trained how to handle the code

5. Literally cried in front of the person interviewing me

   poopyhead replied to AB normalRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am so sorry to hear that. If I were you since she kept saying 'No' and you knew that u wont get a job in her pathetic facility, I would be feisty and asked her why the heck she is interviewing you...

6. How to address thank you note after interview?

   poopyhead replied to Perpetual Student's topic in General Nursing

   Before u mail it out, cant u try to make a call to HR personal who helped u arrange the interview and ask the interviewer's email address? this is what i did the last time good

7. How to address thank you note after interview?

   poopyhead replied to Perpetual Student's topic in General Nursing

   I guess it's advisable to send a thank you letter via email. cos if u send by a snail mail, the interviewer might have already made a decision by the time he/she receives ur mail. Normally I ask my...

8. if in doubt of code status should CPR be done ?

   poopyhead replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   i would start CPR. By thinking in the way that even when we see someone inresponsive in the mall or public area I might start doing CPR. so why not in the hospital floor, unless the patient is under...

9. hyperkalemia tx of insulin and glucose?

   poopyhead replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

   I think this link might help u answer ur question.. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/766479-overview.

10. How healthy and fit are you?

    poopyhead replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    i have been working night shift for 5yrs. 3days/week. but i try to run at least 3days/week and do yoga here and there. my resting HR is 52 as i m a long distance runner. i promise myself that i will...

11. Low Hgb

    poopyhead replied to JayVArn's topic in MICU, SICU

    hgb 3.5 and patient is still alert and conscious?? that's the record low i have ever seen. did u consider other causes like hemodilution,etc..

12. traveling nurse

    poopyhead replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with above 2 inputs. it's very true that u need to be very handy with the skills and time management to be travelling nurse as there's no orientation. the hospitals expect you to be fully...

13. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    poopyhead replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    when i worked in Singapore,in our ICU that particular room was really famous for that kinda stuff. so one day we had this old lady who was really sick for CHF and she was barely able to move her hand...

14. What specialty do you work in and why do you Likeit? Hate it?

    poopyhead replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    was 1 yr in cardiac tele- liked it. 5yrs in cardiovascular ICU- love love love the challenges and critical thinking

15. does night shift make you fat?

    poopyhead replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I gotta consider myself lucky then. I have been working night shift for 6yrs, 3nights per week, and still able to maintain my weight. In fact, I am in my best shape ever. cos I try to be very...